IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Professional Technical Education

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

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IDAHO DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Learning Resources Evaluation Rubric

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PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION-

Business & Marketing Management

Information Technology

Standards and Learning Indicators

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(Reviewer)

Information Systems IS_1: Demonstrate Knowledge of the Foundations of Information Systems

IS_1.1 Identify and use various input technologies that include keyboarding, voice recognition, handwriting recognition, optical character recognition, and other forms of emerging input technologies.

IS_1.1.1 Develop proper input techniques for the keyboard and 10-key pad

IS_1.1.2 Build keyboarding skills, including speed and accuracy

IS_1.1.3 Master touch-keying for letter, punctuation, numeric, and symbol keys

IS_1.1.4 Apply proofreading skills

IS_1.1.5 Select and apply various appropriate input technologies such as image and text scanning, voice

recognition, handwriting recognition, digital cameras, student response systems, touch screen mouse or

stylus and tablet forms of input

IS_1.1.6 Develop proper input techniques for emerging technologies to optimize performance in composing

documents

IS_1.1.7 Describe ergonomic issues and recognize how to prevent repetitive stress injuries related to input technologies

IS_1.1.8 Demonstrate proper safety techniques using input technologies (e.g., burning and copying media and DVD's)

IS_1.1.9 Organize and arrange workspace area

IS_1.2 Demonstrate a knowledge of computers and the ability to use them.

IS_1.2.1 Describe how to cold boot (start up) and warm boot (restart/reset) a computer. Explain the difference.

Which should be attempted first?

IS_1.2.2 Identify (list) the basic components of your computer system and peripherals

IS_1.2.3 Define, explain or demonstrate written knowledge of the following components: Ports Modem, RAM, CPU,

Mouse, File Server, Network (LAN & WAN), Serial Ports, Parallel Ports, Operating Systems, Files, Folders,

Subfolders, Hard Drive, Storage Disks, CD-ROM, Zip Drives, LCD Displays

IS_1.2.4 List and describe the different types of printers available and their main differences

IS_1.3 Identify the need for applications of technology in business, industry, society and on a global scale.

IS_1.3.1 Demonstrate the ability to access information regarding applications of computers and technology in business, industry, society and on a global scale

IS_1.3.2 Cite uses of computer and technology in business, industry, society and on a global scale

IS_1.3.3 Create a brief list of business, industry, society and global references and sources where information about applications of computers and technology can be found

Information Systems IS_2: Demonstrate Knowledge of Industry Standard Software Applications

IS_2.1 Select and apply word processing software.

IS_2.1.1 Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of word processing software

IS_2.1.2 Explain the meaning of common word processing terminology

IS_2.1.3 Sequence and define steps of an information processing cycle

IS_2.1.4 Use word processing software to demonstrate file functions including creating, modifying, storing, retrieving, printing, and merging documents

IS_2.1.5 Demonstrate editing functions including cutting, pasting, importing and exporting text and graphics

IS_2.1.6 Apply layout and insert functions including tabs, margins, hanging indents, word-wrap, columns, headers/footers, and tables

IS_2.1.7 Apply formatting functions including fonts, sizes, styles, and positioning

IS_2.1.8 Apply word processing functions including spell checking, thesaurus, grammar checking, and the help functions of the software

IS_2.1.9 Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and content, and for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

IS_2.1.10 Input, edit, store, and output letters, memorandums, tables, and reports

IS_2.1.11 Use an office operations manual

IS_2.2 Select and apply spreadsheet software.

IS_2.2.1 Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of spreadsheet software

IS_2.2.2 Explain the meaning of common spreadsheet terms

IS_2.2.3 Use spreadsheet software to demonstrate file functions including creating, saving, loading, printing, and merging documents

IS_2.2.4 Demonstrate editing functions including inserting, cutting, pasting, and importing of text into

spreadsheets

IS_2.2.5 Apply formatting functions including fonts, styles, size, and formulas

IS_2.2.6 Apply layout functions including columns, rows, and sheets

IS_2.2.7 Demonstrate ability to apply tool functions including sorting, navigating, and searching

IS_2.2.8 Apply tools including spell checking, thesaurus, grammar checking, and the help functions of the software

IS_2.2.9 Design and enter common formulas that permit users to analyze spreadsheet data

IS_2.2.10 Test spreadsheet formulas and design for accuracy

IS_2.3 Select and apply database software.

IS_2.3.1 Explain the purposes, functions, and common features of database software

IS_2.3.2 Explain the meaning of common database terminology

IS_2.3.3 Identify the differences between integrated and dedicated software

IS_2.3.4 Use database software to demonstrate file functions including creating, saving, loading, printing, and merging documents

IS_2.3.5 Demonstrate editing functions including inserting and deleting records and fields

IS_2.3.6 Demonstrate ability to apply layout functions including creating fields, tags, and records

IS_2.3.7 Demonstrate ability to apply functions such as query, sorting, navigating, and retrieval of data

IS_2.3.8 Demonstrate ability to apply word processing tools including spell checking, thesaurus, and grammar

checking

IS_2.3.9 Demonstrate ability to plan, create, modify, and print reports

IS_2.4 Select and use multimedia software to create media rich projects.

IS_2.4.1 Select and apply multimedia software appropriate for specific tasks

IS_2.4.2 Explore three emerging multimedia software programs and identify differences

IS_2.4.3 Create multimedia projects collaboratively

IS_2.4.4 Identify and select appropriate multimedia file formats and properties

IS_2.4.5 Create multimedia content and prepare it for delivery

IS_2.4.6 Configure multimedia delivery tools

IS_2.5 Select and use industry- and subject-specific software.

IS_2.5.1 Identify and explain the various types and sources of subject-specific software for accounting, finance, production, human resources management, records management, and marketing

IS_2.5.2 Identify and explain the various types and sources of industry-specific software for the following industries: legal, health services, aerospace, and agricultural

IS_2.5.3 Select and use subject-specific and industry-specific software for tasks

IS_2.5.4 Use software as tools to solve organization problems

Information Systems IS_3: Demonstrate Knowledge of Common Applications of Information Systems

IS_3.1 Identify, select, evaluate, and use application software.

IS_3.1.1 Identify the types of application software and explain their purpose or use

IS_3.1.2 Select application software types appropriate for specific tasks

IS_3.1.3 Describe emerging application software

IS_3.1.4 Use reference materials, such as on-line help, vendor bulletin boards, tutorials, and manuals available for application software

IS_3.1.5 Identify, select, and apply the features of software products, such as galleries, templates, and macros

IS_3.1.6 Evaluate application software products in terms of their features

IS_3.1.7 Select application software products appropriate to various computer platforms

IS_3.1.8 Import and export text, data, and images between software programs

IS_3.2 Install, upgrade, and customize application software.

IS_3.2.1 Store and maintain appli